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XYR 688N

1974 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,157 mi
Last recorded41,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class86,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYR 688N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 41,157 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 41,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,881 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 38,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,710 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,577 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 38,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,592 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 37,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,786 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 35,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,799 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 34,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 34,183 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,441 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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XYR 688N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XYR 688N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYR 688N registered?

XYR 688N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 September 1974.

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